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Sere IRE RCA report expected by Murray Moore A consultants' report, with recom- mendations on how the nearly 700 current employees of RCA in Midland can keep their jobs after Dec. 31, is expected in late September, Jeff Peck, the representative of the 450 members of the International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Mechanical Workers (IUE) employed at the Midland colour pieture tube plant, said The Toronto firm of Crosbie and Armitage is employed by governments and private firms wanting to buy and sell businesses, Peck said. The union is paying for the study, the cost to be divided between the union Jocal and the entire union. The cost has not been decided, Peck said. RCA isn't a party to the study. "As far mind" about closing the plant at the end of the year, Peck said. The plant is con- tinuing to run to satisfy legislation about plant closings, and to fill outstanding orders for colour picture tubes, he said. The purpose of engaging Crosbie and Armitage is to "make sure that every avenue is used to keep the plant open," Peck stated. Six hundred employees have been laid ROOTS fisitors iscover eritage this week. Waubaushene's new $1.8 million water treatment and distribution plant was officially opened Monday. Reeve David Walker of Tay, centre, is flanked by former Simcoe East MPP Gord Smith, as I'm aware RCA hasn't changed it's Top brass at official opening ceremonies left, and incumbent MPP Al McLean, right. They were three of scores of officials who took part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremonies. off at the-Midland RCA plant last summer. Dr. John S. Corcoran was known as 'Corky' Funeral services are to be held from Knox Presbyterian in Midland this afternoon at 2 p.m. for the late Dr. John S. ("Corky") Corcoran D.D.S. who died Sunday at Huronia District Hospital. The popular Midland dentist was in his 66th year at the time of his untimely passing. Friends of the late Dr. "Corky"? Corcoran may call at the Lynn Funeral Home until noon today. Then to Knox Church where funeral services are to be held. (Casket will be open in the church from 1 p.m.) Interment is to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. In memorium donations to the Harmonize For Speech Fund, Logopedics Foundation, SPEBSQA, would be appreciated by the family. Dr. Corcoran leaves his wife Helen and children Junia_ of Toronto, Sandy of Oak- ville, Janis (Mrs. W. Rinehart) of Toronto, Susan of Waterloo and Dennis of Toronto. He also leaves grandchildren Jeffrey, Darren and Ryan and sister Gwen Corcoran of Toronto. The late "Corky"' Corcoran was a veteran, served on the bridge of the local Power Squadron, taught sailing and enjoyed the waters of Georgian Bay. He sang bass with the Huronia Harmonizers as well as served on the barbership singing group's executive. Those who knew the late Dr. John S. Cor- coran were shocked to learn of his death. Alex Hailey sparked interest in genealogy. People like Catherine Drinkwater are helping to preserve it. The Orillia resident hopes to attend the third annual "Descendants' Day"' at the Historic Naval and Military Establishments (1817-1856) in Penetanguishene on Saturday, Aug. 21 as a unique way of courting her family roots. Miss Drinkwater is the great, great granddaughter of Reverend George Hallen who served as the first rector at St. James-on-the-Lines church in Penetanguishene from 1840 to 1876. Reverend Hallen died six years later at 88 years of age and was buried at St. James. St. James-on-the-Lines was built in 1836 for the British military garrison and nearby villagers. The church has many unique features including exceptionally wide aisles once accommodating soldiers marching four abreast. Catherine Drinkwater has many fond stories to tell, etched in the letters and diaries of her earliest Canadian an- cestors. She has a soft spot for the diary compiled by Eleanora Hallen, one of the reverend's daughters. "Her diary contains information about their daily life, like any other diary, and Eleanora always said exactly what she thought, which doesn't make her any different from children today," Drinkwater said. Drinkwater's home is filled with many reminders of her an- cestry including original silver, or- naments and letters. Her walls are graced with sketches and water colours created by Hallen's daughters and depicting southern Georgian Bay land- scapes from the mid- 19th century. Drinkwater attended Descendants' Day when it was first introduced in 1980 and said the ex- perience gave _ her family heritage "a lot more meaning when you know the people were there 150 years ago". Fifty-five families have registered as descendants at the special event the past two years and, in keeping with tradition, descendants who visit the Historic Naval and Military Establishm- ents on Saturday, Aug. 21 will be admitted free. Descendants' Day provides a window into people's past by facilitating discussion among descendants and enabling visitors to take enabling visitors to take a penetrating look at the lifestyle of their an- cestors. A tour of the Establishments gen- erates its own memories for the descendants as they visualize their forefathers working in the authentic setting. "T would like to see Descendants' Day as the stepping stone for increased communi- cation with descen- dants, perhaps in the form of a newsletter put together periodically by the Establishments,"' commented Drinkw- ater. The hours for Descendants' Day are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last admission at 4:30. The Historic Naval and Military Establishments are located at the end of Ch wren She a Penetanguishene. Le Centre en aout presente au rez-de- chaussee une exposition de peintures du groupe local "'Georgian Bay Art Club'. Ces oeuvres peuvent etre achetees a un prix qui me semble fort raisonnable considerant l'originalite des toiles et la qualite des cadres. La foire bivouac UN VOYAGE NOUS EST RACONTE... Le Cafe en plus de pourvoir ses clients d'une chaleureuse atmosphere presentera vendredi le 20 aout a20:30, Daniel Mar- childon deans le role du _personnage historique le pere Laleman. Assiste de diapositives prises lors de l'expedition "Destination Ste-Marie", Daniel nous fera revivre les peripeties d'un voyage en canot de Quebec jusqu'au pays des Hurons. A ne pas manquer! UNE AUBAINE: Premier rendu, premier servi! La boutique vend en dessous du prix de detail le reste de son inventaire de T-shirts Stanfield du Festival des Quenouilles. Il y en a environ 40 de differentes grandeurs pour enfants et adultes pour le prix derisoire de 2.99. Ce sont des articles de qualite que vous' payeriez 7.99 habituellement. N'oubliez pas que votre carte de membre vous donne une reduction sup- plementaire de 10 per cent. LES CORRIDORS MURMURENT... Les enfants sont beaucoup plus energetique que l'adulte moyen lorsque vient le tempt de jouer et faire des tours pendables .. . "Les moniteurs"' LA FOIRE BIVOUAC: La peche miraculeuse, le jeu d'echasses (deux long batons munis d'un etrier sur lequel on pose le pied), le lancer de precision, la roue de fortune, voila des jeux qui nous rappelent d'heureux temps. Le 25 aout a Perkinsfield, une foire pour tous les participants des trois camps Bivouac. Lors de l'inscription chaque festivalier sera octroye des coupons echangeables sur le terrain de la Foire Bivouac. Avant d'emettre d'autres coupons le 'Grand Banquier" deleguera des taches speciales a ceux qui auront tout depensees les leurs. Voila une bonne facon de valoriser la sage consommation meme a dix ans... . Wednesday, August 18, 1982, Page 3